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KEPCO announces compensation details for East-5 section of 500 kV HVDC East Coast─Singapyeong transmission line

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South Korea’s Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) has outlined the compensation agreement for the East-5 section of its 500 kV HVDC East Coast─Singapyeong transmission line. This major project will enable the evacuation of 6.8 GW of power from various thermal plants, including Samcheok.

The project involves constructing 225 km of transmission lines, divided into 11 sections, and includes building 440 transmission towers. The western section spans approximately 85 km, covering areas from Hoengseong to Hongcheon, Yangpyeong, and Gapyeong. The eastern section covers around 140 km, connecting Uljin to Samcheok, Bonghwa, Yeongwol, and Pyeongchang.

The entire project is expected to be completed by 2026.

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